Robert Church

by Cookie Lommel

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2008

About the author

As a journalist, Lommel has served as entertainment editor for Teen Magazine; music editor for Cash Box Magazine; associate editor for Radio & Records Magazine; and editor at large for Black Elegance Magazine. She has interviewed hundreds of film, television, and music personalities as an on-camera reporter for CNN.

Lommel has also written seven biographies for young adults, exploring the lives and contributions of Madame C. J. Walker, Robert Church, Johnnie L. Cochran, James Oglethorpe, Mary Church Terrell, Beck and Arthur Miller. Additionally, she has written The History of Rap Music, African American Actors, and Black Filmmakers.

Lommel's community outreach efforts have earned her a number of awards: including a Community Service Award from The National Conference; a Certificate of Recognition from the County of Los Angeles; a Certificate of Commendation from the City of Los Angeles, a Mayor's Commendation from the City of Santa Monica; and an Official Honor from the State of Israel.

Reviews

[Dave Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly a rags to richies saga of a generational leader of the City of Memphis. This book outlines a plethora of historical and factual events that occurred in Memphis and the country as a whole. "A proud example of black achievements during post slavery and beyond." I really enjoyed the tradition he established for his descendants - education and public service. Moreover, this book highlights the riots, epidemics, and brutal racism with laws. Moreover, little unknown gems like the colored troops called the McClellan Guards and the Zouave Guards. An outstanding read that makes one very proud regardless of race or ethnicity.